Chatty Post: Just one more sewing mishap; Chanel Couture eye candy; Has red carpet fashion gone too far? And, More….

Header photo credit: WordPress’ free media images for users of the platform. Tired of reading about this still unfinished tunic? Think about my emotional state when things keep going wrong with it. Sorry, I refuse to abandon it. Here’s the latest mishap: while sewing the collar pieces together, the interfaced piece decided to do a… Read More Chatty Post: Just one more sewing mishap; Chanel Couture eye candy; Has red carpet fashion gone too far? And, More….

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 seweverythingblogLeave a comment

Diana the Hunting Goddess Inspired the House of Dior. Does She Inspire a Fashion Sewer?

…. it’s all explained in a video of their Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2025 collection: 1. A statue of Diana the Huntress (or goddess of hunting) displayed in Paris’ Louvre museum, played a key role as inspiration for said collection. Fascinating. How did Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri lean into the hunting goddess look?… Read More Diana the Hunting Goddess Inspired the House of Dior. Does She Inspire a Fashion Sewer?

April 4, 2025April 5, 2025 seweverythingblog2 Comments

Things I Sewed for Threads Magazine’s Pattern Review Feature.

Hi guys! I have been sewing a bunch of garments — just not for myself. And, here they are in the pages of my favorite magazine, Threads. It’s a joy to sew up something that need not go through a fitting process for one particular person. I was given the pattern, the size, fabric, notions… Read More Things I Sewed for Threads Magazine’s Pattern Review Feature.

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 seweverythingblog6 Comments

Button-down Battle is Brewing

Dear Readers, I really killed it this time. I mean, months without a single post here! I’ve been sewing, albeit in spurts, since October. Well, here I am, and promise to make a sincere effort to write and post consistently. Because I love doing it and I love that you love reading it. On to… Read More Button-down Battle is Brewing

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 seweverythingblog7 Comments

Refashion Throwdown! Just Friends Refashioning Each Other’s Clothes….

(Credit for the header image goes to Vogue) ….. only, they’re couturiers at the highest end of the fashion spectrum. Vogue magazine ran a series of articles which detailed the “pairing” of fashion designers who re-made one outfit from the other’s collection. So far Vogue has printed three installments in the series titled “Take Two”.… Read More Refashion Throwdown! Just Friends Refashioning Each Other’s Clothes….

August 10, 2023August 9, 2023 seweverythingblogLeave a comment

So, You Want to Look Rich…. Old money rich.

Then get rid of your prized clothing with logos prominently featured. Quiet Luxury: The buzzword may be newish in the high fashion world, and pertains to the idea that some wealthy (old money rich) and well-dressed people just do not care for putting design house logos and overt signals of a design house aesthetic on… Read More So, You Want to Look Rich…. Old money rich.

July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 seweverythingblog9 Comments

Ten Years of Blogging. Wait, is That an Armani?

Yes, the first post on the Sew EverythingBlog was uploaded in March 2013. Apart from missing a few of my weekly deadlines, and taking short hiatuses (hiati?) I have written a lot, and loved every minute of it. I am so grateful to you all for actually reading it. Even the occasional drivel. I loved… Read More Ten Years of Blogging. Wait, is That an Armani?

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 seweverythingblog12 Comments

Zig Zag Edge is a Thing in Tory Burch’s Resort 2023 Collection. Inspired by 1940s Claire McCardell?

It’s time for a “Nothing’s New” post, y’all. This is what triggered my sewing and fashion thoughts toward the happy but slightly eye-roll event. While this little zig zag detail is not a hallmark of Claire McCardell’s aesthetic, Tory Burch’s interest and inspiration in that detail made for some interesting looks in her Resort 2023… Read More Zig Zag Edge is a Thing in Tory Burch’s Resort 2023 Collection. Inspired by 1940s Claire McCardell?

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 seweverythingblog9 Comments

Coastal Grandma Style

Who knew!! Grandma’s look is a top fashion trend. As I understand it, Coastal Grandma refers to the comfort-loving style of some affluent, middle-aged women who have retired to the upscale New England coastal areas. Think The Hamptons! Or Nantucket. Or Martha’s Vineyard. Their style is WASP-chic (in my opinion) without compromising on comfort. I’ll… Read More Coastal Grandma Style

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 seweverythingblog7 Comments

“Color Blocking”: Means Different Things in the Fashion Industry versus Home Sewing Enthusiasts

Not sure why the term “color blocking” has diverged where the fashion industry and the home fashion-sewing industry intersect. The sewing enthusiast’s version of the term refers to areas of solid color placed in one garment. The fashion industry refers to solid color separates worn together as color blocking. Hmmmph. Fashion Industry Application of the… Read More “Color Blocking”: Means Different Things in the Fashion Industry versus Home Sewing Enthusiasts

April 19, 2022April 18, 2022 seweverythingblog1 Comment

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